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LEXUS RX3002002 · 3.0L PETROL

BT02 AEC

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 2002 LEXUS RX300? It's a PETROL with a 2995cc engine showing 158,474 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Expired
Expires 10/08/2024
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 25/02/2024
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2002
Engine
2995cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the most recent MOT data. The last test conducted on 11 August 2023 at 158,474 miles yielded a pass with no recorded defects, indicating that the vehicle met all legal standards at that time. This follows a pattern of successful passes after initial failures in 2021 and 2022, suggesting that the owner is proactive in rectifying identified faults to ensure the car remains road-legal. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a low-use profile, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year over its twenty-four-year life. Between August 2021 and August 2022, the vehicle covered 6,261 miles, while it clocked another 6,164 miles between August 2022 and August 2023. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to extreme stress on drivetrain or suspension components through high-mileage motorway commuting. However, the last MOT was performed nearly three years ago, meaning the vehicle is currently overdue for testing testing to verify its current condition. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and underbody components. Given the age of the RX300, corrosion on the rear mounting points and exhaust system is a primary concern. While the record shows failures in 2021 and 2022 without specific defect details listed in this summary, these often involve items like bulbs, tyres, or wipers that require immediate attention. Inspect the suspension bushes for perished rubber and check for leaks, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from age-related rubber degradation regardless of miles driven.

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50
/ 100 · Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the most recent MOT data. The last test conducted on 11 August 2023 at 158,474 miles yielded a pass with no recorded defects, indicating that the vehicle met all legal standards at that time. This follows a pattern of successful passes after initial failures in 2021 and 2022, suggesting that the owner is proactive in rectifying identified faults to ensure the car remains road-legal. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a low-use profile, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year over its twenty-four-year life. Between August 2021 and August 2022, the vehicle covered 6,261 miles, while it clocked another 6,164 miles between August 2022 and August 2023. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to extreme stress on drivetrain or suspension components through high-mileage motorway commuting. However, the last MOT was performed nearly three years ago, meaning the vehicle is currently overdue for testing testing to verify its current condition. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and underbody components. Given the age of the RX300, corrosion on the rear mounting points and exhaust system is a primary concern. While the record shows failures in 2021 and 2022 without specific defect details listed in this summary, these often involve items like bulbs, tyres, or wipers that require immediate attention. Inspect the suspension bushes for perished rubber and check for leaks, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from age-related rubber degradation regardless of miles driven.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2002, this Lexus Rx300 with plate BT02 AEC has undergone 5 MOT inspections since August 2021.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 11 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 7 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.

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